Chapter 77 Called it rekindling

"...uh William?"

"Yes darlin, I'm here." He said snuggling closer and enveloping her with his large arms. She fit perfectly.

"Where's my mother?" She asked. This caught William off guard, he had not expected her to ask of her as soon as she woke up. He did not want her to stress over pointless issues such as Doris but being fair, Doris was her mother and she had every right to know. He knew Panashe always always took her mother back no matter what, he was very much fearful of her asking for her mother. With her expecting there was no telling whether she would be happy or fuming.

"I—"

"You did what?"

"I've made a decision and from here on she will reside at a different plantation.."

"The Cunningham ranch?" She asked, that was the only ranch that was closer to theirs. William took his time replying... "She is better off far from here."

"Where?"